Barangay Balaweg is a barangay in Nagbukel, Ilocos Sur, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Nagbukel. It had a population of 592 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
Under Republic Act 12232, elected barangay officials serve a four-year term. Make sure you are registered and know your polling place before election day.
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Punong Barangay
George Cabang Javier(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Balaweg · Data updated 2026-05-30
About Barangay Balaweg
Classified as a small barangay, Barangay Balaweg is one of the administrative divisions of Nagbukel in Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Balaweg had a population of 592. This made it the 3rd largest of 12 barangays in Nagbukel by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Balaweg accounted for approximately 11.02% of the total population of Nagbukel, which stood at 5,370 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Between the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and the 2024 POPCEN, the population of Barangay Balaweg changed from 610 to 592, a shift of -3.0% over the four-year period. This places the barangay among those with contracting populations in Nagbukel. Barangay Balaweg is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Nagbukel is a municipality comprising 12 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Balaweg, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Ilocos Sur, which contains 768 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Balaweg ranks 516th by 2024 POPCEN population. Ilocos Sur is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
Barangay Balaweg is governed by an elected Sangguniang Barangay composed of a Punong Barangay and seven kagawads, with the Sangguniang Kabataan representing the youth. The next BSKE, set for Monday, November 2, 2026, will elect officials to four-year terms as provided under Republic Act No. 12232.
Compiled from official Philippine Statistics Authority census data and Philippine Standard Geographic Code records. Reviewed and published by the Barangay Directory editorial team. See our methodology for sources, verification process, and update cadence.
Important: Officials shown here reflect the 2023 - 2026 term. Barangay leadership can change due to resignation, succession, or special circumstances. Always verify directly with Nagbukel or the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction, legal matter, or formal communication. The next Barangay and SK Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
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Population history of Barangay Balaweg from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
558
—
—
2020 CPH
610
+52
+9.3%
2024 POPCEN
592
-18
-3.0%
2015–2020: +9.3% total (+1.80%/yr).2020–2024: -3.0% total (-0.75%/yr).
Source: PSA Census of Population (2015), Census of Population and Housing (2020), and POPCEN (2024) as published by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Figures are official as declared by Proclamation.
Comparative Context
2024 POPCEN
Rank in Nagbukel
3rdof 12
Among the top quartile of Nagbukel by population.
Share of Nagbukel
11.0%
of the municipality's total 5,370 residents.
Rank in Ilocos Sur
516thof 768
Province-wide percentile: 33.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
1st
BLGF highest fiscal capacity tier.
Nagbukel (municipality) class
5th
Parent municipality income class — influences LGU services and budget that reach this barangay.
Rankings derived from the most recent PSA population data for each barangay. Classifications sourced from the Philippine Statistics Authority and Bureau of Local Government Finance.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Balaweg
Where is Barangay Balaweg located?▾
Barangay Balaweg is a barangay in the municipality of Nagbukel, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Region, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Balaweg hall?▾
Barangay Balaweg is located in Nagbukel, Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Region, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Balaweg?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Balaweg is George Cabang Javier (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Balaweg?▾
You can contact Barangay Balaweg via phone at 09455236054.
What municipality is Barangay Balaweg part of?▾
Barangay Balaweg is one of 12 barangays in the municipality of Nagbukel, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.
Is Barangay Balaweg urban or rural?▾
Barangay Balaweg is officially classified as rural by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Rural classification is applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use — often agricultural, coastal, or upland areas with more dispersed housing.
What is the income classification of Nagbukel?▾
Nagbukel is classified as a 5th by the Bureau of Local Government Finance. This classification is based on the municipality's annual regular income and broadly indicates the size of the local government's budget for services like health, sanitation, peace and order, and infrastructure that reach barangays such as Barangay Balaweg.
Has the population of Barangay Balaweg been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Balaweg went from 610 residents to 592 — a change of -3.0% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Balaweg in?▾
Barangay Balaweg is part of the Ilocos Region administrative region of the Philippines. Within Ilocos Region, the barangay falls under the province of Ilocos Sur, and is one of 12 barangays administered by Nagbukel.
How many barangays are in Nagbukel?▾
Nagbukel has 12 barangays, including Barangay Balaweg. You can browse the full list on our Nagbukel page.
How many residents does Barangay Balaweg have?▾
Barangay Balaweg had a population of 592 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Balaweg?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Nagbukel is 2725. In most Philippine municipalities, this same ZIP applies to every barangay in the city. However, in NCR cities (Manila, Quezon City, Makati, etc.) and a few large cities like Cebu City, Davao City, and Baguio, each barangay may have its own ZIP code. For the most accurate ZIP for Barangay Balaweg, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Balaweg was last updated on 2026-05-30. Barangay leadership, contact information, and hours can change — always verify directly with the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction.
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